I'm as apolitical as possible. I don't hang out with too many people. I'm a loner. For the most part, when I show up, I read a book or work on my computer, and stay out of everybody else's way.

A unique human trait is that we try to find meaning in the things that happen to us.

The only excuse from a man who abuses you are the ones we give him.

... the thing that kept Christ on that cross was love, not the nail.

For Beatrice- When we were together I felt breathless. Now you are.

I love walking along Leiths waterfront and wandering around some of New Towns beautiful streets and squares, with their gorgeous Georgian architecture.

I would rather dance as a ballerina, though faultily, than as a flawless clown.

Laughter is the greatest weapon we have and we, as humans, use it the least.

When you see contention amongst your enemies, go and sit at ease with your friends; but when you see them of one mind, string your bow, and place stones upon the ramparts.

You must in your music be wavering like the wind; sometimes wanton, sometimes drooping, sometimes grave and staid, otherwhile effeminate; and the more variety you show, the better shall you please.

Only a good bishop can be sacrificed, a bad bishop can only be lost.